Isaac Newton vs Michelangelo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Isaac Newton United Kingdom · 1643–1727 74% · #2 in the world
- Michelangelo Italy · 1475–1564 26% · #18 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Isaac Newton over Michelangelo, 74% to 26%. Isaac Newton is #2 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Michelangelo is #18, and #4 of the 13 from Italy.
Side by side
| Isaac Newton | Michelangelo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #2 | #18 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Lived | 1643–1727 | 1475–1564 |